Audiographics


 * Defined**: Audiographics (Electronic White Boards) combines audio conferencing with personal computer text and graphics, allowing both voice and data to be transmitted to remote sites. Typically, a site consists of audio conference equipment, plus a large screen that serves as an electronic whiteboard. This system allows for two-way data exchange (limited to high-resolution still images only) and a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor and students at multiple sites.

//Instructor Note: Of all categories, this may be most difficult to find examples. It is a fairly old technology and largely supplanted by newer ones.// > [|http://www.groupboard.com] (Polly Quigley 9-10-09) Defense Connect Online is a military run website application that allows both voice and data transmission to military sites across the globe. Military members can login from any location and have a synchronous interactive environment which allows for secure communications if necessary. This site can be used for military training, conferences, or any other situation where individuals from different locations must come together and collaborate. (JoAnn Fifield, 9/13/09)   17. Because this is still a relatively new technology, Interactive Whiteboards (http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/tutorials/whiteboards.html) provides an overview of the types of white boards as well as the services and applications that can be utilized through the use of an electronic whiteboard. The site has a vast number of tutorials as well as software downloads and demo’s that can augment many different types of whiteboards. (Josh Owens, 9/13/09)
 * 1) Elluminate is a product that combines visual images with audio conferencing. It is a computer based program that employs virtual whiteboards for synchronous two-way data exchange between users at multiple sites. ( http://www.elluminate.com/ ) (Vincent Venzon, 9/7/09)
 * 2) Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro Meeting 7 - is similar to Elluminate, it can hold meetings with having the capability to share and use a virtual whiteboard. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnectpro/ (Nikki http://www.e-lecta.com/default.asp, 9-8-09)
 * 3) This link connects to an audiographic site that combines audio conferencing with personal computer text and graphics allowing transmissions to remote sites. This site allows for two way data exchange between instructor and students via audio, visual and text messaging and works great! http://www.elluminate.com/. (Carol Ball September 8, 2009)
 * 4) By searching ERIC, the text "Audiographics Distance Learning: A Resource Handbook" (Brandshaw & Desser, 1990 ) was discovered. This handbook praised audiographics as the combined use of voice transmission, computer networking, and telefax transfer of materials. This resource is a guide for educators interested in developing an audiographics program. ( [|audiographics distance learning handbook] ) (Juli Umetsu, 9/8/2009)
 * 5)  Blackboard e -Education platform is designed to enable educational innovations everywhere by connecting people and technology. Students and teachers are able to have materials stored and assignments submitted. Blackboard e-Education is found at []. (Stacie Fernandez, 9-9-09)
 * 6) Similar to Elluminate, eLectra Live is a virtual classroom software. Students are able to use interactive whiteboards, video/audio conference, share files, share PowerPoint presentations, see other desktops, and also record sessions, among the many features. Information can be found at ([] (Gail Arakaki, 9/9/09)
 * 7) Scriblink.com is a free digital whiteboard that can be used by one person, who shared with many. A lot of graphics features are available including file transfer, image loader, and in-screen chat. http://www.scriblink.com/ (Tia Mayberry 9-9-09)
 * 8) Groupboard is an interactive website that has educational tools including whiteboard, chats, games message boards, VOIP conferencing and web conferencing.
 * 1) **SKRBL (Beta)** is an online electronic whiteboard service that allows teammates to collaborate on visual projects. A new feature for SKRBL, which is currently in beta, is team-skrbl, where groupmates can collaboratively browse websites, share annotations on documents, share and sync ideas into word documents, and even voice call through Skype.Another feature on SKRBL is Graffitti, where the visual aspect of this technology truly comes to light. Teammates can use an online version of paint and share drawings on the fly. There are no new or complicated programs to learn--SKRBL allows for all users to see the same easy to use interface simultaneously, utilizing the internet as a platform for sharing. Give SKRBL beta a try at []. (Adam Tanare Jr., 9-13-09).
 * 2) I found a link that provides a a free online whiteboard with chat and instant messaging features. (Tim Stewart, 09-13-09).
 * 3) [|www.eric.ed.gov]
 * 4) At this site you can find a resource handbook about audiographics distance learning. It describes what this topic is all about. It also includes steps on how to use and install the devices needed for audiographics. There is a section in the handbook that discusses the future of distance learning and there is also a glossary of technological terms. Along with these things there are also strategies and tips on teaching with audiographics. ( U`ilani Corr-Yorkman, 9/13/09)
 * 5) **LearnCentral** is a new (6/09) social learning network for education (all levels) that is actually sponsored by Elluminate. The site “enables members to find and connect with others to share content and best practices, … also provides collaboration tools for meeting in real-time virtual rooms and holding and attending events. Upon joining LearnCentral, each member receives a free Elluminate vRoom™, …” There are opportunities to join 268 groups on the site, including those directly connected with Elluminate, such as an Elluminate techline group run by elluminate tech support, a V room Best Practices group, and a Bright Ideas Center for the sharing of uses of Elluminate. LearnCentral has a process to screen members before acceptance to safeguard members. (@http://www.learncentral.org/ ) (Renee Adams, 9/13/09)
 * 6) Smarttech Inc. offers a collection of products which facilitate collaboration. One of their products, "SMART Meeting Pro", a collection of computer software, works by turning the computer in an electronic white board. Users can see each others notes on the screen, and can make, move, and edit notes. Each user has access to other users' displays. It works with laptops and desktops. [|SMARTMeeting Pro] (Erik 09/13/2009)
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18. **Promethean** Promethean creates an array of products for education, most notably the Promethean board. Similar to the SmartBoard, educators can project images and web pages to the interactive whiteboard. Combined with the ActivSound audio that is also available from Promethean, educators can create a lesson and record audio alongside graphics that can project on the Promethean whiteboard. Educators can stream this lesson through an internet site to provide for synchronous learning.
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(Nicole Collier, September 13, 2009)